Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Thesis)

About

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Akron offers master of science in six disciplines: computational mechanics, environmental engineering, hydraulic engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and transportation engineering. All programs enable students to work closely with experienced, knowledgeable faculty members and require rigorous research. The graduate civil engineering program at The University of Akron provides students with opportunities to gain advanced knowledge, skills and training, to design, build, and maintain the foundation for our modern society. This includes our buildings, roads and bridges, drinking or waste water and energy systems, seaports, airports. Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil Engineering gives students the opportunity to enhance their technical skills in civil engineering and creates possibilities for future career advancement. For engineers currently working in the field, they are able to apply what they learn in class to their work immediately. Our program; Is flexible, with options for evening classes, accommodates varied educational backgrounds, provides options for research-based and coursework-based degrees, and Offers specializations: Environmental, Geotechnical, Water Resources and Hydraulic, Structural, or Transportation. Students gain Access to the university latest equipment and software that is used in companies and academia, and Graduate level classes are small enough to ensure personal attention by the professors while large enough to facilitate group projects and interactions. This multidisciplinary program provides both thesis and non-thesis options. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Structural Engineer (Buildings, Bridges, Dams), Water Resources Engineer (Hydrology, Irrigation, Flood), Transportation Engineer (Roads, Rail, Airports), Environmental Engineer (Wastewater, Sustainability, Pollution Control), Construction Project Manager, Highway & Traffic Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer (Foundations, Soil, Tunnels), Urban Infrastructure Planner, Coastal & Marine Engineer (Ports, Harbors, Coastal Protection), Energy Infrastructure Engineer (Hydropower, Wind, Nuclear Facilities), Public Works Engineer (Government Infrastructure Projects), Safety & Risk Engineer (Construction & Structural Safety), Quality Assurance Engineer (Civil Projects), Consultant (Infrastructure, Sustainability, Smart Cities), Academic Lecturer (Civil Engineering, Applied Sciences), Disaster Risk & Resilience Engineer (Earthquake, Flood, Climate), Real Estate Development Analyst.